Sublingual Salivary Gland (Noun)
Meaning
A small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The sublingual salivary gland is a small salivary gland located under the tongue that produces mucin, a key component of saliva.
- The sublingual salivary gland is situated on either side of the mouth, beneath the tongue, and plays a vital role in saliva production.
- During a dental examination, the dentist may inspect the sublingual salivary gland for any signs of abnormality or blockage.
- The sublingual salivary gland works in conjunction with other salivary glands to produce the mucin that helps to lubricate food for swallowing.
- In humans, the sublingual salivary gland is one of the three major salivary glands, along with the parotid and submandibular glands.